Botulism
Synonyms
Botulism, Foodborne
Botulism, Infant
Botulism, Infantile
Botulism, Toxico Infectious
Botulism, Toxico-Infectious
Botulism, Wound
Botulisms, Foodborne
Botulisms, Infant
Botulisms, Wound
Foodborne Botulism
Foodborne Botulisms
Infant Botulism
Infant Botulisms
Infantile Botulism
Toxico Infectious Botulism
Toxico-Infectious Botulism
Wound Botulism
Wound Botulisms
A disease caused by potent protein NEUROTOXINS produced by CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM which interfere with the presynaptic release of ACETYLCHOLINE at the NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION. Clinical features include abdominal pain, vomiting, acute PARALYSIS (including respiratory paralysis), blurred vision, and DIPLOPIA. Botulism may be classified into several subtypes (e.g., food-borne, infant, wound, and others). (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1208)
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